Our daily look at nearby getaways
Running Across Catalina
The Catalina Island Conservancy Marathon presents hilly challenges and amazing ocean vistas. Read »
The Nighttime Zip Line
Catalina. You, in a helmet up high. The water and the moon. Done and done and done and done. Read »
Black Friday on the Zip Line
Is your shopping done? Want to skip the early-morning lines? Grab a boat and head west. Read »
Catalina Swing Dance Festival
Registration is now open for a certain island's sock-hoppiest hullabaloo. Read »
Catalina Art Fair & Exhibition
It's a springtime stroll-and-shop party that's just steps from the Pacific. Read »
Catalina Island Conservancy Ball
Help an organization that helps Catalina. Oh, and shake your booty, too. Read »
Catalina Valentine's Sweetheart Dance
Can't wait for the Avalon Ball in May? You can twirl at the Casino much sooner. Read »
Avalon Ball Travel Package
The Art Deco Society has a good stayover package. Bonus: behind-the-scenes tour. Read »
Look Who's Riding the Catalina Zip Line
Santa is trying out the offbeat conveyances around SoCal. Read »
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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
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Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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